Building Toronto's Skyline

🎙 Flashback Episode: Toronto’s Open Development — Get Public Access to Building Plans! What if the public could see every proposed tower, street redesign, and skyline change before it’s built? 👀 In this episode of Building Toronto’s Skyline, Nick Ainis and Toronto Mike sit down with Stephen Velasco, creator of Future Model Toronto, to explore how open access to 3D city data is transforming how we plan, visualize, and discuss development across the GTA. 🔗 Listen to the full conversation: https://ow.ly/zykj50XhgFV 💬 What do you think — should Toronto make all development plans public and interactive? #BuildingTorontosSkyline #TorontoDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #FutureModelToronto #CityBuilding #Architecture #ConstructionInnovation #NickAinis

🚉 Toronto’s Future: New Transit & Development Along GO Corridor! How will new transit investments reshape Toronto’s growth? In this flashback episode of Building Toronto’s Skyline, Nick Ainis and Toronto Mike sit down with Stephen Velasco, creator of Future Model Toronto — a groundbreaking 3D visualization platform helping developers, architects, and urban planners understand how today’s proposals shape tomorrow’s skyline. From the GO Expansion to transit-oriented communities, this conversation dives deep into how infrastructure and design are driving Toronto’s next wave of development. 🎧 Listen here: https://ow.ly/Spsy50XgCBR 👀 Watch the highlight clip and share your thoughts — ➡️ How do you see transit shaping Toronto’s urban future? #BuildingTorontosSkyline #TorontoDevelopment #TransitOrientedDevelopment #UrbanDesign #CityBuilding #GOExpansion #InfrastructureGrowth #StephenVelasco #FutureModelToronto #PodcastHighlight

Eglinton East: From Industrial to High-Rise — What’s Coming Next for Toronto’s East End? Toronto’s urban evolution continues — and Eglinton East is one of the city’s most intriguing transformations. In this flashback episode of Building Toronto’s Skyline, host Nick Ainis sits down with Stephen Velasco, creator of Future Model Toronto, to explore how this once-industrial corridor is being reshaped by high-rise development, infrastructure investment, and a vision for connected communities. As density meets design, what does the future hold for this vital stretch of the city? 🎧 Watch the highlight or dive into the full conversation here: 👉 https://ow.ly/ICK350XgjUG 💬 What do you think — can Eglinton East become one of Toronto’s next great mixed-use districts? #BuildingTorontosSkyline #TorontoDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #EglintonEast #TorontoRealEstate #FutureModelToronto #CityBuilding #UrbanGrowth #TorontoPodcast

🏙 Vaughan’s Future: See the Skyline Taking Over! Once known for its suburban sprawl, Vaughan is now on track to become one of the GTA’s most dynamic urban centers — with bold skyline transformations, major transit investments, and visionary new developments shaping its identity. In this flashback episode of Building Toronto’s Skyline, Nick Ainis and Toronto Mike chat with Stephen Velasco, the creator of Future Model Toronto — a cutting-edge 3D visualization platform that helps developers, architects, and city planners see what Toronto’s (and Vaughan’s) future will actually look like. 🎧 Catch the full conversation and see how Vaughan’s next skyline chapter is unfolding: 🔗 https://ow.ly/O2Bo50XfjA9 💬 Do you think Vaughan could become Toronto’s “second skyline”? Drop your thoughts below 👇 #BuildingTorontosSkyline #Vaughan #UrbanDevelopment #TorontoRealEstate #CityBuilding #Architecture #FutureModelToronto #Construction #Podcast

🚧 Toronto’s Golden Mile is on the rise — and it’s massive. In this flashback episode of Building Toronto’s Skyline, Nick Ainis and Toronto Mike talk with Stephen Velasco, creator of Future Model Toronto, about one of the city’s most ambitious urban transformations — the redevelopment of Golden Mile, a corridor set to bring thousands of new residential units, retail spaces, and transit-oriented communities to the east end. With the Eglinton Crosstown LRT nearing completion, this project will redefine how Toronto grows — connecting neighborhoods, creating density, and revitalizing one of the city’s historic industrial zones. 🎧 Watch the highlight and see what the future holds for Golden Mile → https://ow.ly/zt9Z50Xe9yI What do you think — will transit-oriented development unlock Toronto’s next housing chapter? 👇 Drop your thoughts below. #BuildingTorontosSkyline #TorontoDevelopment #GoldenMile #UrbanPlanning #EglintonLRT #TransitOrientedDevelopment #FutureModelToronto #Construction #CityBuilding #Fusioncorp

🏙 Toronto’s skyline is evolving — fast. In this flashback episode of Building Toronto’s Skyline, Nick Ainis and Toronto Mike sit down with Stephen Velasco, creator of Future Model Toronto, to explore the city’s biggest transformation projects: over 25,000+ units and 65-storey towers reshaping our urban core. How will this impact density, affordability, and design? What does the next decade of development look like? Catch the full conversation and join the dialogue on how Toronto is building upward — and forward. 🎧 Listen here → https://ow.ly/ouKy50XcPGw #BuildingTorontosSkyline #TorontoDevelopment #UrbanDesign #FutureModelToronto #Architecture #Construction #RealEstate #SmartCities #TorontoCondos

🎙 Flashback Episode: Self-Taught Skills — How I Model Using SketchUp in Toronto In this throwback episode of Building Toronto’s Skyline, Nick Ainis and Toronto Mike sit down with Stephen Velasco, the creator of Future Model Toronto — a groundbreaking 3D visualization platform that helps developers, architects, planners, and communities see how new proposals shape Toronto’s evolving skyline. Stephen shares how he taught himself SketchUp, transforming curiosity and passion into a city-shaping tool that’s now redefining how we visualize urban growth. 💡 From self-learning to city-scale modeling, his journey is proof that innovation often starts with one person and an idea. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: 👉 https://ow.ly/qGEi50Xc94W If you’ve ever taught yourself a tool that changed your career, we’d love to hear your story below 👇 #BuildingTorontosSkyline #Podcast #TorontoDevelopment #UrbanDesign #3DModeling #SketchUp #Architecture #FutureModelToronto #ConstructionInnovation #NickAinis

🚀 Flashback Episode Alert! Toronto’s skyline is constantly evolving — but what will it look like in the next few years? In this episode of Building Toronto’s Skyline, Nick Ainis and Toronto Mike sit down with Stephen Velasco, creator of Future Model Toronto, to explore how his 3D visualization platform helps us see the city’s future before it’s built. They dive into: 🏗 Predicted project completion dates 🌆 How proposals will reshape our skyline 📊 The power of visualizing urban growth 🎧 Watch the highlight clip now and stream the full episode here: 👉 https://ow.ly/l5Fk50XbIZH 💬 What future project do you think will define Toronto’s skyline? Share your thoughts below! #BuildingTorontosSkyline #TorontoRealEstate #Construction #UrbanPlanning #Skyline #Podcast #FutureModelToronto

🔙 Flashback Episode 🎙 In this conversation, Nick Ainis and Toronto Mike sat down with Stephen Velasco, the creator of Future Model Toronto — a 3D visualization platform that’s reshaping how developers, architects, and city-builders understand Toronto’s growth. From community engagement to urban planning, visualization tools like these are helping all of us see the future of the skyline more clearly. 🎧 Listen here: https://ow.ly/7JTS50X8yKo 👉 How do you see visualization shaping the way Toronto grows? #BuildingTorontosSkyline #UrbanDesign #TorontoDevelopment #FutureModelToronto

🏙️ Adaptive Reuse: Toronto's Heritage Building Approach How do we preserve the soul of Toronto’s heritage buildings while adapting them for modern life? In this highlight from Building Toronto’s Skyline, Nick Ainis speaks with Eric Rodrigues, Founding Principal & Creative Director of Boldera Architects, about how adaptive reuse can protect cultural identity while creating sustainable, livable spaces. Eric shares how heritage conservation isn’t about freezing buildings in time — it’s about reimagining their purpose for today and tomorrow. 🎧 Watch the clip, and catch the full episode here: 👉 https://ow.ly/yW7U50X7S33 #AdaptiveReuse #HeritageConservation #TorontoArchitecture #UrbanDesign #BuildingTorontosSkyline #Fusioncorp